The translation: "The flag of the state of Zulia was
created by Jose' Antonio Urdaneta. It was officially adopted at
January 23rd, 1991. The colour blue represents the hidrography,
the lake, the gulf, rivers; the colour black represents the oil;
the sun, represents Zulian heat (warmth ?), hospitality and
wealth. The lightning represents the Catatumbo ray, guide of the
Zulian citizen." Jorge Candeias, 18 january 1998